Legacy Memorials, LLC

04/24/2026

We installed a new flagpole at the new Clinton High School baseball field today.
Thank you Clinton Elks Lodge & all that were involved.

04/16/2026

We re-set roughly 80-100 monuments every year.
We remove whatever was used for a footing, and re-set them using our pier system, & mix real concrete, we don't use dry mix concrete. Our system has proven to be very successful for holding monuments in their place. If you purchase a monument somewhere that doesn't do this, it could cost several hundred dollars for us to re-set it. I already have 50 to fix this year.
It cost nothing to check with us first.

04/02/2026

I had a client that came in and purchased a monument this morning, & in our conversation he informed me that he was advised to go to another (un named) place, that they would be cheaper than us here at Legacy Memorials.
He checked it out and said that we were $400.00 cheaper.
We don't claim to be the cheapest, but quality is very important to us, and we most definitely take pride in our work.

03/29/2026

View Ronda Mae Brasier's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/29/2026

View Cathy O'Hara Semkin's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/29/2026

View Charles William Campbell, Sr.'s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/26/2026

In this monument the family wanted to place a miniature car that was a replica of the deceased real car.
We were more than happy to oblige.
This is sealed in the base.

If you're curious, it was an Olds. 442

03/26/2026

We can always help with cremains.
We have urns and vaults for burial, or we can build a monument that will accommodate the cremains.
We will coordinate with the cemetery to insure that this is done within the guidelines.
Call anytime if you have questions.

03/06/2026

Time for a new sign. The original sign was definitely showing it's age.

02/18/2026

I have had several people ask me if they have to get their monument from a funeral home. Absolutely not! This is some information that I can share

1. Monument Dealer

A monument dealer specializes in headstones, grave markers, and memorials.

What they offer:

Wide selection of designs, sizes, and materials (granite, bronze, etc.)
Custom engraving (names, dates, epitaphs, symbols)
Greater control over design details
Usually, higher expertise specific to monuments
Funeral Home

Funeral homes sometimes sell monuments or work with a monument provider.

What they offer:

Convenience, you can handle funeral arrangements and the monument in one place
They usually coordinate details with the cemetery
Might have a limited catalog of standard options
2. Cost Differences

Generally, funeral homes charge more for monuments than monument dealers.

Why?

The monument supplier must charge more because they pay the funeral home a commission. Usually 10 – 20%
Funeral homes may mark up prices
They add administrative handling
Their monument options tend to be more basic, with upgrades costing more
A monument dealer often offers better prices per size/style and may have more frequent sales.

3. Customization & Choice

Monument Dealer

✅ More materials & styles available
✅ More choices of shapes, sizes, colors
✅ More engraving options (fonts, symbols, artwork)

Funeral Home

⚠️ Usually limited designs
⚠️ Less flexibility in customization
⚠️ May only offer standard packages

If you want a very personalized or artistic memorial, a monument dealer is usually better.

4. Timing & Coordination

Monument Dealer

You deal directly with them.
The dealer will create design, and they handle manufacture.
The monument dealer will coordinate with the cemetery for installation.
May take several weeks or months from order to install.
5. Cemetery Rules & Permits

Important:
Every cemetery has rules on monument size, material, foundation depth, and installation method (often called a “permit”).

02/06/2026